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DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award
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The FY26 Neurofibromatosis Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA), solicitation number HT942526NFRPIIRA, is a funding opportunity issued by the Defense Health Agency to support high-impact research addressing critical needs in neurofibromatosis disorders and patient care. The program supports any phase of research except for clinical trials and requires applications to include relevant preliminary or published data. Awards are structured into two funding levels: Level 1 for standard applications with a cost cap of $840,000, and Level 2 for applications utilizing the Open Science Initiative or the Qualified Collaborator option, which carries a cost cap of $920,000. The maximum period of performance for these awards is three years. The application process is a two-step requirement, starting with a Letter of Intent due by September 8, 2026, followed by a full application due by September 22, 2026. Submissions must be made via eBRAP for intramural organizations or through the Grants.gov Workspace for extramural organizations. Evaluation follows a two-tier process consisting of a peer review for technical merit and a programmatic review for relevance to FY26 NFRP priorities. Key requirements include active registration in SAM.gov, eBRAP, and Grants.gov, as well as the disclosure of all foreign affiliations for key personnel. Total program funding is approximately $6.04 million, intended to support roughly five Level 1 and two Level 2 awards.
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Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential to make important contributions to the field of neurofibromatosis disorders or advance patient care. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, excluding clinical trials. The rationale for a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, population-based studies, a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients, or anecdotal data. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to NF and the proposed research project.
Distinctive Features: This award mechanism offers two funding levels based on participation in two optional features:
• Open Science Initiative: Catalyzes research for neurofibromatosis through early access to data and data sharing within the neurofibromatosis community.
• Optional Qualified Collaborator: Encourages collaborative research between basic scientists and clinical researchers, and between academic and biotechnology scientists.
The funding levels are defined as follows:
• Level 1: Applications without an optional feature.
• Level 2: Applications including one of the optional features.
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